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MP Bruce Hyer thinks Members of Parliament should have the same pension plan as every other Canadian. A recent report from the C.D. Howe Institute shows that the pension plan for MPs and Senators is underfunded by close to $1 billion.

When MPs represent the wishes of their constituents, it should be understood and respected, an NDP leadership candidate said during a local visit Friday.

One of Thunder Bay's best-known shopping malls is about to get a new owner, and a major facelift. County Fair Plaza is being purchased by Toronto-based Parallax Investments.

A man has been airlifted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with non-life threatening injuries after a train and vehicle collided Friday in the Upsala area. The incident occurred at about 10:48 a.m.

At this point, there’s no reason to suspect foul play in the disappearance of an Emo, Ont. couple from a Weslaco, Texas RV Park, says a police spokesman in the south Texas community. Officer J.P.

A long-time local volunteer will receive a special honour for her dedication to the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Catherine Colquhoun is among the latest group of people who have been appointed to the Order of Ontario.

Police have arrested a suspect connected to a recent south-side robbery. Officials with the Thunder Bay Police Service say a 27-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a convenience store Thursday evening.

According to Statistics Canada, Thunder Bay had the fourth lowest rate of inflation among major urban centres in December. The city’s rate of inflation was two per cent in December, a dip from the 2.6 per cent recorded in November.

The Crown is getting to the heart of its case against Michael Kelly as testimony from undercover officers began Thursday.

Bay and Algoma area merchants have shown their support for the Finlandia Club by chipping in for the hall’s renovations.